“The word ‘matagi’ is derived from ‘matagu’, meaning to
cross over, step over or straddle, bounding an image of
people between two worlds — the realm of humans and that
of the mountain deity: yama-no-kami.” Scott Schnell, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor Emeritus in Anthropology
Therein lies the overarching question: what does society want our landscape to look like? We seem to be moving toward a future where, in the name of "rewilding," people are disassociating with the land.
Fire history across the West is invariably wrapped up in human history, and removing human fire in these places calls to question what wilderness actually means. The essential truth is this: fire belongs in these landscapes.
Part two of the Modern Huntsman x Lone Star Outdoor Film series.
This short film focuses on Shea Self, who is the only woman to have won the World Championship in competitive Helice shooting. With a work ethic to match her sporting clays prowess, she has made her family very proud (especially her grandparents) and learned a few things about the outdoors along the way. “A 12-Gauge Crown” illustrates how Shea rose from humble front porch beginnings to the top of the podium against all odds.
Lure of the Laguna is the first film in our four-part series with Lone Star Beer. Chapter One features angling savant Ben Paschal and his obsession with saltwater fly fishing on the coast of Texas. It’s a story about hard work, dedication, and bailing on the internship his parents wanted him to take to follow his passion in the Laguna Madre.
“El Observador” is a short documentary following wildlife cinematographer Austin Alvarado and explores his relationship with nature via his work pursuing black bears in Far West Texas. It is a visually stunning journey through the Big Bend region that highlights the incredible resilience of bears that have returned to this area. "El Observador" is a Modern Huntsman film presented by SWAROVSKI OPTIK.
